Convert attojoule to kilowatt-second
Please provide values below to convert attojoule [aJ] to kilowatt-second [kW*s], or Convert kilowatt-second to attojoule.
1 aJ = 1.0000e-21 kW*s. To convert attojoule to kilowatt-second, multiply the value by 1.0000e-21; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kW*s = 1.0000e+21 aJ). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 aJ = 1.0000e-21 kW*s
- 1 kW*s = 1.0000e+21 aJ
- 10 aJ = 1.0000e-20 kW*s
- 100 aJ = 1.0000e-19 kW*s
How to Convert Attojoule to Kilowatt-Second
1 aJ = 1e-21 kW*s
Example: convert 15 aJ to kW*s:
15 aJ = 15 × 1e-21 kW*s = 1.5e-20 kW*s
Attojoule to Kilowatt-Second Conversion Table
| attojoule | kilowatt-second |
|---|---|
| 1 aJ | 1.0000e-21 kW*s |
| 2 aJ | 2.0000e-21 kW*s |
| 3 aJ | 3.0000e-21 kW*s |
| 5 aJ | 5.0000e-21 kW*s |
| 10 aJ | 1.0000e-20 kW*s |
| 20 aJ | 2.0000e-20 kW*s |
| 50 aJ | 5.0000e-20 kW*s |
| 100 aJ | 1.0000e-19 kW*s |
| 500 aJ | 5.0000e-19 kW*s |
| 1000 aJ | 1.0000e-18 kW*s |
Attojoule
An attojoule (aJ) is a unit of energy equal to 10^-18 joules.
History/Origin
The attojoule was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure extremely small amounts of energy, particularly in fields like nanotechnology and quantum physics, as the need to quantify very tiny energy scales grew.
Current Use
The attojoule is used in scientific research to measure minute energy quantities, such as in nanotechnology, quantum computing, and molecular biology, where energies involved are extremely small.
Kilowatt-Second
A kilowatt-second (kW·s) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or converted when a power of one kilowatt is applied for one second.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-second has been used historically in physics and engineering to quantify energy, especially in contexts where power and time are relevant, but it is less common than other energy units like joules or kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
Today, the kilowatt-second is primarily used in specialized fields such as electrical engineering and energy calculations, often for convenience in measuring short-term energy transfer, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 attojoule in kilowatt-second?
1 attojoule (aJ) = 1.0000e-21 kilowatt-second (kW*s).
How do you convert attojoule to kilowatt-second?
Multiply the attojoule value by 1.0000e-21. For example, 25 aJ × 1.0000e-21 = 2.5000e-20 kW*s.
What is 10 attojoule in kilowatt-second?
10 aJ = 1.0000e-20 kW*s.
Which unit is larger, the attojoule or the kilowatt-second?
The kilowatt-second is the larger unit: 1 aJ equals only 1.0000e-21 kW*s.